Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Communication
Advisor
Priya Kapoor
Date of Award
1-1-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication
Department
Communication
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 66 pages)
Subjects
Communication, Lived experience, High school, Debates and debating -- Social aspects -- Oregon, Education, Secondary -- Curricula -- Oregon, Phenomenology
DOI
10.15760/etd.531
Abstract
This study seeks to explore the lived experience of competitors in high school level Oregon Style Cross-Examination Policy Debate in the state of Oregon. To elucidate this experience, between fifteen former competitors, graduating between 2003 and 2010, were interviewed in order to find common themes within the interviewees' experiences. The common themes that emerged from the interviews included establishing a knowledge base, the ability to research, effective use of communication skills, the development of confidence, and political awareness.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8477
Recommended Citation
Amdahl-Mason, Ameena AnnaMaria, "The Lived Experience of High School Policy Debate in Oregon" (2012). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 531.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/531
10.15760/etd.531
Description
Portland State University. Dept. of Communication